Laboratory Safety

• Chemical / Flammable Info
• Chemical Hood
• Chemical Hygiene
• Glove Selection
• Lab Design & Emergency Equipment
• Lab Inspection Examples
• Training
• Useful Links

Chemical / Flammables Info

• Carcinogenic Compounds
• Chemical Inventory Software (UK Access Only)
• Chemical Use by Pregnant Laboratory Workers
• Compressed Gas Cylinders
• Flammable-safe versus explosion-proof refrigerators
• Incompatible Chemicals
• Laboratory Self-Inspection Form Guidelines
• MSDS
• Perchloric Acid Use
• Peroxide Forming Chemicals
• Precautions for Laboratories using Mercaptans
• Shelf life of chemicals
• Storage and Use

Chemical Hood Information

• Chemical Hood Safety
• Fume Hood Guide
• Technical and Performance Standard: Chemical Hoods

Glove Selection

• Diamond Grip Compatibility Chart
• General Personal Protective Equipment Guide
• Glove Selection
• Glove Use
• Links to Glove Selection
• Microflex Compatibility Chart

Lab Design And Emergency Equipment (lab setup)

• Chemical Hygiene Plan
• Eyewash and Safety Shower, ANSI Standards
• Eyewash and Safety Shower Guidelines
• Fume Hood Guidelines
• Laboratory Design Guidelines
• Lab Exit Checklist
• Laboratory Sign Template
• Training

Training

• Chemical Hygiene Plan/Laboratory Safety Class
• Health & Safety Training Checklist for Labs
• Video Lending Program: order your video online

Useful Links

• Sources of Hazard Data for Laboratory Chemicals
  • Printed Material
  • On-line Information
• Laboratory Chemical Safety Summaries
• Lab Safety Alerts
• MSDS Page
• OSHA Laboratory Standard
• Prudent Practices in the Lab (NAS)
• Laboratory Ergonomics
• Chemical Use by Pregnant Laboratory Workers